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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.56, 995.55 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.56, 995.55 and 230.75 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 995.55 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/995.55 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 995.55 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 229,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,722.01/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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